Antarctica: a frozen wilderness of staggering beauty

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The southernmost continent in the world, remote Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, and driest destination on earth. And yet life thrives in this icy realm, a pristine wilderness of staggering beauty and unique character.

 

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Antarctica - The Antarctic ice sheet is the biggest single mass of ice in the world.

 

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Adelie penguin - Adelie penguins are the most southerly breeding penguin on earth, a distinction they share with Emperor penguins

 

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Adelie penguin - One of the smallest penguins in the Antarctic, they are named after the wife of 19th-century French explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville

 

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Crabeater seal - Found in abundance across Antarctica, the crabeater in fact feeds almost exclusively on krill.

 

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Crabeater seal - Did you know that the crabeater seal is the most abundant seal species in the world?

 

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Emperor penguin - Tough and hardy, emperors can endure temperatures of -100 degrees Celsius and winds of up to 300 km per hour.

 

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Emperor penguin - The largest penguin species, they spend the long winter on the open ice and even breed during this harsh season. They also take turns looking after their young.

 

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Emperor penguin - At sea, emperor penguins can dive up to 560 m—deeper than any other bird—and stay under water for up to 30 minutes.

 

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Leopard seal - Looking very smug on its ice bed, a leopard seal takes a break between hunting trips. The species is a ferocious Antarctic predator, second only to the killer whale.

 

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Leopard seal - The second largest seal in the Antarctic, this species is solitary in its behavior, although they can become very vocal during the breeding season.

 

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Neko Harbor - The landing at the harbor is referred to as a continental landing in that it's actually connected to the Antarctic Peninsula proper.

 

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Neko Harbor - A small bay in the larger Andvord Bay, Neko Harbor is flanked on one side by huge glaciers.

 

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Gentoo penguin - The gentoo is easily identified by its long tail, white stripe across the top of its head, and bright orange-red bill.

 

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Wedell seal - Wedell seals have the southernmost range of any seal. Pups are born from September to November.

 

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Wedell seal - Impossibly cute with its big eyes and fixed smile, Wedell seals are excellent swimmers and can dive up to 600 m in search of prey.

 

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Humpback whale - During the Antarctic summer, whales make the long trip south to take advantage of the nutrient-rich waters of the Southern Ocean. The majestic humpback is a particularly iconic visitor.